Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Oyo State Command, have intercepted 1,416 kilograms of cannabis sativa and arrested three suspects in multiple locations across the state.

According to details on the agency’s display placard, the suspects were identified as Nasiru Buhari, 32, Buba Musa, 47, and Tumin Olubiyi, 45. The drugs were recovered on June 20, 2026, from areas including Langote, Elekara, Malunfasi, Kasinajere, Saki and Afijio in Oyo State. The cannabis was concealed in white sacks, the placard stated.

NDLEA officials said the operation was carried out at several points in Oyo town and surrounding LGAs. The suspects and exhibits have been taken into custody pending further investigation and prosecution.

The agency continues to intensify anti-narcotics operations across Oyo State as part of efforts to curb trafficking and abuse of psychoactive substances.

Source: NDLEA Oyo State Command.